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Human Geography Research MA

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Full time | Newcastle, Main Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Human Geography

Course Summary

Gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to undertake advanced research in Human Geography, while exploring pressing challenges facing the world today. Join our Human Geography Research MA and receive advanced training in research skills, methods, and theories.Master the techniques to conduct independent research in Human Geography and the social sciences.Equip yourself for further doctoral research training or a career in research and analysis.Collaborate with top researchers in the field, who will share their knowledge and passion for cutting-edge issues.Develop your own research interests and skills, leading to a research dissertation at the end of the degree.Our research-focused programme's strengths form the basis of our teaching. These strengths include:Geopolitics and Political GeographySocial and Cultural GeographyEconomic GeographiesUrban and International DevelopmentThis programme can also form the training component of a 4.5 funding application to the ESRC NINE Doctoral Training Partnership.

Modules

This module aims to enable postgraduate researchers to: Understand the practicalities involved in managing and writing a dissertation at Masters level in a UK university. Employ a range of strategies for managing and writing a dissertation at Masters level in a UK university. Critically reflect on their existing research presumptions, habits and strategies. Adapt generic guidance and strategies to fit the specific needs of their own research. Identify obstacles or challenges to effective practice and respond appropriately.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,100

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject, such as: geography; planning; urban studies; environmental studies; sociology; politics; business studies. We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant industry experience.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the high quality of its teaching and research. It is recognised internationally for innovative collaborations with strategic industry partners, which push groundbreaking solutions to economic and social problems all around the world. Committed to creating a better society for all, the university has nurtured generations of students to make real world change at a global...more